Ghana Hosts Inaugural U-20 WAFU A and B Tournament

Nigeria and Ghana continue their intense football rivalry, highlighted by recent and upcoming matches. Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly held at the Gtech Community Stadium, with goals from Cyriel Dessers and an own goal by Ghana's Razak Simpson, while Ghana scored through Brandon Thomas-Asante. The squads for these matches blend youth and experience, with notable players such as Jordan Ayew captaining Ghana and Ahmed Musa returning for Nigeria, though some key players like Victor Osimhen are rested. Both teams will face off again in the 2025 Unity Cup, a tournament celebrating football and cultural ties among African and Caribbean communities in the UK; the winner will play Jamaica in the final. The rivalry, known as the “Jollof Derby,” has a long history, with Ghana leading the head-to-head record. Meanwhile, Ghana is also preparing to host the inaugural combined WAFU A and B U-20 tournament, a significant youth football event aimed at development and qualification for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.